What counts as a post move 2K22?

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How to Perform Post Moves and Post Shots in NBA 2K22
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How to Perform Post Moves and Post Shots in NBA 2K22

This guide will show you all of the post moves available in NBA 2K22. If you learn post moves and shots in NBA 2K22, you’ll be able to win more games. However, it is not as simple as aiming the left analog stick towards the hoop and clicking the shot button. Toss opponents off with strong dribbles, fakes, and hook shots.

Controls for PS4, PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X I S

Post Shots

Post Hook (close range) – Hold Right Stick up (with Left Stick neutral)

Shimmy Hook (Close Range) – R2 or RT + Hold Right Stick up (with left Stick neutral)

Post Fade (beyond close range) – Hold Right Stick down left or right

Post Layup – Hold Right Stick up (while Left Stick is toward the hoop)

Shimmy Fade (beyond close range) – R2 or RT + Hold Right Stick down left or right (with Left Stick neutral)

Pump Fake – Start a shot then move Right Stick to neutral

Up & Under / Step-Through – Pump fake, then move and hold Right Stick again before pump fake ends

Change Facing – Tap Right Stick up

Post Moves

Quick Spin / Hook – Drive Rotate Right Stick

Change Facing – Tap Right Stick up

Fakes – Tap Right Stick Left/Right/Down

Post Hop – Hold Left Stick to the left or right away from the hoop, then tap Square (PS) or X (Xbox)

Post Stepback – Hold Left Stick away from the hoop, then tap Square (PS) or X (Xbox)

Dropstep – Hold Left Stick to the left or right toward the hoop, then tap Square (PS) or X (Xbox)

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High post move. I wish they had better controlling low posts. Spinning around players or faking out one way and spinning the other is virtually impossible

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Yeah I feel like the closest you can get and do these moves is mid post. But I like playing the high post because it gives me room to drive to the basket or hit a step back off the drive to the basket.

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Shooting
Dribbling
Passing
Post Offense
Off-ball Offense
Advanced Offense
Defending
Off-ball_Defense
Advanced Defense
On-The-Fly Coaching

Shooting

Below are the standard controls for shooting. Keep in mind these controls can be modified by heading into the Controller Settings menu. It's also important to remember you need to master shot timing, which means watching your shot meter and releasing the shot button when it's in the middle of the meter.

NBA 2K22 Shooting Controls
Action	Input
Jump Shot/Free Thow	Press and Square/X and then release or Move and Hold Right Stick straight down and then release.
Normal Layup	Move and Hold Right Stick up while driving in close range.
Runner/Floater	Move and Hold Right Stick down while driving in close range.
Reverse Layup	Move and Hold Right Stick right while driving along the right baseline (opposite for left baseline).
Euro Step Layup	Double tap Square/X while driving while holding Left Stick toward the off hand OR Move and Hold Right Stick down left while driving with the ball in right hand (opposite for left hand).
Cradle Layup	Double tap Square/X while driving while holding Left Stick toward the ball hand OR Move and Hold Right Stick down right while driving with the ball in right hand (opposite for left hand).
Two-Hand Dunk	R2/RT + Move and Hold Right Stick up while driving in close range.
Dominant or Off-Hand Dunk	R2/RT + Move and Hold Right Stick up left or right in close range. The Right Stick direction determines the dunking hand.
Aggressive Skill Dunk	R2/RT + Move and Hold Right Stick down while driving, release Right Stick when the dunk meter is full to finish the dunk.
Pump Fake	Tap Square/X
Hop Gather	R2/RT + Move and Hold Right Stick down left or right OR Tap Square/X while driving with Left Stick deflected left or right.
Spin Gather	Hold R2/RT + Double tap Square/X OR Rotate Right Stick clockwise then hold while driving with ball in right hand.
Half Spin Gather	Rotate Right Stick in quarter-circle from right to up then hold while driving with ball in right hand.
Step Through	At close range, pump fake, then press and hold Square/X OR Pump Fake then move and hold Right Stick in any direction before the Pump Fake ends.
Putback	Press Square/X when attempting an offensive rebound.
Bank Shot	Move and Hold Right Stick up and release.

Dribbling

Below are the standard controls for dribbling. Keep in mind these controls can be modified by heading into the Controller Settings menu.

NBA 2K22 Dribbling Controls
Action	Input
Sprint	Hold R2/RT + move Left Stick in any direction.
Signature Size-up	Quickly move and release Right Stick in various directions and speeds to perform signature size-up combo moves.
Signature Combo	R2/RT + move Right Stick up then quickly release to trigger a combo (must be equipped in Signature Animations if playing in The City).
In and Out	Move Right Stick up right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.
Hesitation	Move Right Stick right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.
Hesitation Escape	R2/RT + move Right Stick right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.
Crossover	Move Right Stick up then quickly release.
Crossover to Hesitation Escape	R2/RT + move Right Stick up left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.
Between Legs Cross	Move Right Stick left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.
Between Legs Escape	R2/RT + move Right Stick left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.
Behind the Back	Move Right Stick down left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.
Behind the Back Escape	R2/RT + move Right Stick down left then quickly release while stand dribbling in right hand.
Stepback	Move Right Stick down then quickly release.
Stepback Escape	R2/RT + move Right Stick down then quickly release.
Spin	Rotate Right Stick clockwise then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.
Half Spin	Rotate Right Stick in a quarter-circle from right to up then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.
Hard Stop/Stutter	Tap L2/LT while driving for a quick change of speed to break a defender off and set up an open shot. It's also useful for freezing them up for a stop-and-go blowby to the hoop.
Hold Off Defenders	Holding L2/LT allows you to use you body to shield off defenders while dribbling. Use it against trailing defenders to prevent them from getting around you, making it easier to finish at the rim.
Triple Threat Side Jab	Move Right Stick right then quickly release (with your left pivot foot established).
Triple Threat Large Jab	Move Right Stick up right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established).
Triple Threat Small Jab	Move Right Stick up right (with left pivot foot established).
Triple Threat Mid-Stepover	Move Right Stick up then quickly release(with left pivot foot established).
Triple Threat Full-Stepover	Move Right Stick up left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established).
Triple Threat Back-to-Basket Stepover	Move Right Stick left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established).
Triple Threat Pump Fake	Move Right Stick down then quickly release.
Triple Threat Side Hesitation	R2/RT + Move Right Stick left or right then quickly release.
Triple Threat Attack Hesitation	R2/RT + Move Right Stick up left or up right then quickly release.
Triple Threat Stepback	R2/RT + Move Right Stick down then quickly release.
Triple Threat Spin-Out	Rotate Right Stick clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established).
Triple Threat Cross Spin-Out	Rotate Right Stick counter-clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established).

Passing

Below are the standard controls for passing. Keep in mind these controls can be modified by heading into the Controller Settings menu.

NBA 2K22 Passing Controls
Action	Input
Normal Pass	Tap X/A to pass. Use Left Stick to select receiver.
Bounce Pass	Tap Circle/B to pass. Use Left Stick to select receiver.
Lead To Basket Pass	Press Triangle/Y to lead the receiver toward the basket. Use Left Stick to select receiver.
Skip Pass	Hold X/A to target a receiver farther away. Use Left Stick to select receiver.
Lead to Basket Skip Pass	Press and Hold Triangle/Y to select a receiver farther away to cut to the basket. Use Left Stick to select receiver.
Handoff Pass	Hold Circle/B to hand the ball off to a teammate.
Fake Pass	Triangle+Circle/Y+B while standing or driving to the hoop.
Jump Pass	Square + X/X+A while standing or driving to the hoop.
Icon Pass	Press R1/RB then press the button of the desired receiver. Use Left Stick to lead the receiver in any direction.
Flashy Pass	Double tap Circle/B to pass.
Alley-oop	Double tap Triangle/Y to pass.
Alley-oop to Self	Double tap Triangle/Y + move Left Stick toward the hooop.
Bounce Pass Alley-oop	Press X + Circle/ A+B +move Left Stick toward the receiver.
Full Receiver Control	Press and hold Circle/B to freely move the selected receiver with Left Stick. Release Circle/B to pass.
Touch Pass	Press X/A before the initial receiver gets the ball.
Pro Stick Pass	Press and hold R1/RB + Move Right Stick in the desired pass direction.
Give and Go	Press and hold X/A until the receiver catches the ball. While keeping X/A held, use Left Stick to move the initial passer, then release X/A to get the ball back.
Rolling Inbound	Press Triangle/Y during baseline inbounds when no defenders are present.

Post Offense

Below are the standard controls for passing. Keep in mind these controls can be modified by heading into the Controller Settings menu.

NBA 2K22 Post Offense Controls
Action	Input
Enter and Leave Post	Press and hold L2/LT to post up. Release L2/LT to leave the post and faceup.
Post Pivot	Press and hold L2/LT to post up. Move Left Stick in any direction then quickly release (while holding the ball).
Dropstep	Hold L2/LT to post up. Move and hold Left Stick left or right toward the hoop then tap Square/X.
Spin or Drive	Hold L2/LT to post up. Then, rotate Right Stick to either shoulder.
Switch Facing	Hold L2/LT to post up. Move Right Stick up then quickly release.
Drive Fake	Hold L2/LT to post up. Hold R2/RT and move Right Stick toward the inside shoulder then quickly release.
Spin Fake	Hold L2/LT to post up. Hold R2/RT and move Right Stick toward the outside shoulder then quickly release.
Post Step-Away	Hold L2/LT to post up. Hold R2/RT and move Right Stick down then quickly release.
Disengage to Key	Hold L2/LT to post up. Then, release L2/LT while moving and holding the Left Stick toward the key.
Disengage to Baseline	Hold L2/LT to post up. Then, release L2/LT while moving holding the Left Stick toward the baseline.
Disengage Away	Hold L2/LT to post up. Then, release L2/LT while moving holding the Left Stick away from the basket.
Aggressive Backdown	Hold L2/LT to post up. Hold R2 + Left Stick toward the defender.
Avoid Steal	Hold L2/LT to post up. Move Right Stick down and quickly release.
Post Layup	Hold L2/LT to post up. Move Left Stick toward the hoop + Hold Right Stick up left or up right.
Post Hook	Hold L2/LT to post up. With Left Stick neutral, move and hold Right Stick up left or up right.
Post Fade	Hold L2/LT to post up. Move and hold Right Stick left or right away from the hoop.
Post Shimmy Hook	Hold L2/LT to post up. With Left Stick neutral, hold R2/RT + move and hold Right Stick up left or up right.
Post Shimmy Fade	Hold L2/LT to post up. With Left Stick neutral, hold R2/RT + move and hold Right Stick down left or down right.
Post Hop	Hold L2/LT to post up. Move and hold Left Stick left, right or down then tap Square/X.
Post Pump Fake	Hold L2/LT to post up. Move Right Stick in any direction then quickly release (while holding the ball).
Post Up and Under	Hold L2/LT to post up. Use Right Stick to pump fake, then let go of L2/LT and quickly move and hold Right Stick again before the pump fake ends.
Post Dunk Attempt	Hold L2/LT to post up. Hold R2/RT and move Left Stick and Right Stick up.

Off-ball Offense

Below are the standard controls for off-ball offense. Keep in mind these controls can be modified by heading into the Controller Settings menu.

NBA 2K22 Off-ball Offense Controls
Action	Input
Jump Ball	Press Triangle/Y or move Right Stick in any direction to jump for the ball.
Call for Ball	Press X/A to have the teammate pass you the ball.
Call for Alley-oop	Double tp Triangle/Y while cutting toward the hoop.
Finish Alley-oop	Press Square/X or move Right Stick once the meter reaches the make window when receiving the pass.
Set Screen	Press and hold Circle/B.
Quick Screen	Tap Circle/B.
Call for Screen	Press L1/LB to have a teammate set a pick.
Offball Juke	Move Right Stick left or right then quickly release.
Offball Spin	Rotate Right Stick clockwise or counter-clockwise.
Offball Get Open	Perform a Juke or Spin move, then hold R2/RT + Left Stick in any direction.
Post Engage	Hold L2/LT when near a defender.
Post Spin	Hold L2/LT to post up. Rotate Right Stick to either shoulder.
Post Push	Hold L2/LT to post up. Move Left Stick toward the defender.
Post Transition	Hold L2/LT to post up. Move Right Stick toward the dribbler or the hoop.
Post Fight for Position	Hold L2/LT to post up. Move Right Stick up or down when the defensive player attempts to transition.
Post Disengage	Release L2/LT or move Left Stick away from the defender.
Post Walk Down	Move Left Stick and Right Stick toward the defender.

Advanced Offense

Below are the standard controls for advance offense. Keep in mind these controls can be modified by heading into the Controller Settings menu.

NBA 2K22 Advanced Offense Controls
Action	Input
Call Timeout/Coach's Challenge	Press Touchpad/Back Button while on Offense.
Positional Playcalling	Press L1/LB then press the teammate's button. Follow the on-screen overlay to choose a play from the menu.
Post Up	Press Right on D-Pad and select Post Up to use your team's best post scorer.
Quick Isolation	Press Right on D-Pad and select Isolation to use your team's best isolation scorer.
Pick Control Basic	Press and hold L1/LB to have a teammate set a pick.
Pick Control Side	Press and hold L1/LB. Use Left Stick to choose the pick side.
Pick Control Roll or Fade	Press and hold L1/LB. Use R1/RB to choose Roll or Fade.
Slip Screen and Early Fade	Once a pick is called, press L1/LB again at any time before the screener gets hit to have them Slip or Fade early.
Icon Pick Control	Press L1/LB, then press and hold the teammates' button to have them set the screen.
Running Baseline	After a made basket, the player inbouding the ball may move along the baseline. Hold L2/LT and use Right Stick to move the inbounder.

Defending

Below are the standard controls for defending Keep in mind these controls can be modified by heading into the Controller Settings menu.

NBA 2K22 Defending Controls
Action	Input
Player Swap	Press X/A to control another defender that's close to the ball.
Intense-D	Press and hold L2/LT to get into a low defensive stance.
Block	Press Triangle/Y when near the shooter.
Steal	Press Square/X when near the dribbler or while in the passing lane.
Crowd Dribbler	Press and hold L2/LT and move Left Stick toward the dribbler.
Fast Shuffle	Press and hold L2/LT + R2/RT, move Left Stick in any direction.
Hands Up	Move and hold Right Stick up.
Hands Out	Move and hold Right Stick left or right to defend the pass lane.
Shot Contest	Move Right Stick up then quickly release.
Onball Steal	Move Right Stick down then quickly release.
Vertical Contest	Hold Left Stick away from the shooter and press Triangle/Y.
Swat Block	Hold R2/RT and press Triangle/Y.
Take Charge	Press and hold Circle/B.
Flop	Double tap Circle/B.
Post Pull Chair	Tap Circle/B while being backed down.
Icon Swap	Press R1/RB then press the button of the desired defender to take control of them.

Off-ball Defense

Below are the standard controls for off-ball defense. Keep in mind these controls can be modified by heading into the Controller Settings menu.

NBA 2K22 Off-ball Defense Controls
Action	Input
Box Out Opponent	Hold L2/LT when near an opponent after the ball has been shot.
Rebound	Press Triangle/Y after the ball hits the rim when a shot is missed.
Bump	Hold L2/LT while impeding the path of the offensive player.
Deny Hands Out	Move and hold Right Stick in any direction when near an opponent.
Deny Engage	Hold L2/LT when near an opponent while out in the perimeter.
Post Up Engage	Hold L2/LT when near an opponent while inside near the basket.
Post Push	Hold L2/LT to engage in the post. Move Left Stick toward the offensive player.
Post Pull Chair	Hold L2/LT to engage in the post. Move Right Stick in the same direction the offensive player is pushing.
Post Transition	Hold L2/LT to engage in the post. Move Right Stick up, down, left, or right.
Post Steal Entry Pass	Hold L2/LT to engage in the post. Press Square/X as the ball is being passed in.
Post Disengage	Move Left Stick away from the offensive player.
Dive for Loose Ball	Repeatedly press Square/X while chasing down a loose ball.

Advanced Defense

Below are the standard controls for advance defense. Keep in mind these controls can be modified by heading into the Controller Settings menu.

NBA 2K22 Advanced Offense
Action	Input
Intentional Foul	Press and hold Square/X when near the ball handler.
Double Team	Press and hold L1/LB.
Icon Double Team	Press L1/LB, then press the desired double teamer's button.
Team Intentional Foul	Press Touch Pad/Back button to have the entire team attempt to foul the ball handler.
Defensive Pressure Adjustments	Press L1/LB, then press the button of desired defender. Select a defensive strategy from the menu.

On-The-Fly Coaching

Below are the standard controls for on-the-fly coaching. Keep in mind these controls can be modified by heading into the Controller Settings menu.

NBA 2K22 On-The-Fly Coaching Controls
Action	Input
Offensive Game Plan	Press D-Pad Right to bring up the menu. Follow the on-screen overlay to select desired options.
Defensive Game Plan	Press D-Pad Right to bring up the menu. Follow the on-screen overlay to select desired options.
Substitutions	Press D-Pad Down to bring up the menu. Follow the on-screen overlay to sub in desired players.
Favorite Plays	Press D-Pad Left to bring up the menu. Follow the on-screen overlay to select desired options.
Defensive Sets	Press D-Pad Left to bring up the menu. Follow the on-screen overlay to select desired options.
Gameplay HUD	Press D-Pad Up to bring up the menu. Follow the on-screen overlay to select desired options.

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What are considered post moves?

What Are Post Moves? When an offensive player, such as a power forward or a center, gets into position near the basket, they are “posting up.” Post moves are the plays and moves that are possible inside and around the post. After receiving the ball, a post player conducts a post move with the aim of scoring a basket.

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